Word meanings
- śanaiḥ
- gradually
- śanaiḥ
- gradually
- uparamet
- attain peace
- buddhyā
- by intellect
- dhṛti-gṛhītayā
- achieved through determination of resolve that is in accordance with scriptures
- ātma-sanstham
- fixed in God
- manaḥ
- mind
- kṛtvā
- having made
- na
- not
- kiñcit
- anything
- api
- even
- cintayet
- should think of
Translations
Little by little, let him attain steadiness of the intellect by holding it firmly; having made the mind establish itself in the Self, let him not think of anything else.
Little by little, with the help of his reason controlled by fortitude, let him attain peace; and, fixing his mind on the Self, let him not think of anything else.
One should gradually withdraw with the intellect, endowed with steadiness. Making the mind fixed in the Self, one should not think of anything at all.
धैर्ययुक्त बुद्धिके द्वारा संसारसे धीरे-धीरे उपराम हो जाय और परमात्मस्वरूपमें मन-(बुद्धि-) को सम्यक् प्रकारसे स्थापन करके फिर कुछ भी चिन्तन न करे।Commentary
The practitioner of Yoga should attain tranillity gradually or by degrees, by, means of the intellect controlled by steadiness. The peace of the Eternal will fill the heart gradually with thrill and bliss through the constant and protracted practice of steady conentration. He should make the mind constantly abide in the Self within through ceaseless practice. If anyone constantly thinks of the immortal Self within, the mind will cease to think of the objects of sensepleasure. The mental energy should be directed along the spiritual channel by Atmachintana or constant contemplation on the Self.